Originally launched in 2014 as TD Jazz, Arts Commons Presents’ Jazz series has shared the many voices and diverse forms of jazz music, elevated by grandeur of the Jack Singer Concert Hall. The series, which is currently on hiatus, has hosted some of the best jazz talent in the world including the legendary Booker T. Jones and acclaimed Trombone Shorty, and even made music history with the world premiere performance of the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra.
2022-2023 Season
Joey Alexander Trio – April 28, 2023
Pre-show: Lorna MacLachlan Trio presented in partnership with JazzYYC
Booker T: A Stax Revue – February 25, 2023
Pre-show: Justine Tyrell and Timothonious
The Queen's Cartoonists – January 26, 2023
Pre-show: Fret & Flow
2021-2022 Season
SuperBlue: Kurt Elling featuring Charlie Hunter – June 23, 2022
Canadian National Jazz Orchestra: Premiere Performance – April 28, 2022
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Songs We Love – March 3, 2022
2020-2021 Season
Truncated due to COVID-19 pandemic
Laila Biali (virtual performance) – August, 2021
Alberta Jazz All-Stars (virtual performance) – August, 2021
2019-2020 Season
Truncated season due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Hot Sardines – February 7, 2020
Pre-show: Angela Wrigley
Joshua Redman - November 19, 2019
Pre-show: Kate Melvina
2018-2019 Season
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant, Bria Skonberg, Melissa Aldana, Christian Sands, Yasushi Nakamura & Jamison Ross – April 11, 2019
Pre-show: Varnia Henry
Bobby McFerrin & Gimme5: Circlesongs – February 19, 2019
Pre-show: Volk
Lean On Me: José James Celebrates Bill Withers – November 15, 2018
Pre-show: Rondel Roberts
David Sanborn – October 18, 2018
Pre-show: Aimee-Jo Benoit
2017-2018 Season
Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton – April 26, 2018
Pre-show: Ellen Doty
Stacey Kent – February 22, 2018
Pre-show: Al Muirhead
Ramsey Lewis – November 17, 2017
Pre-show: Esteban Herrara
HUDSON – October 17, 2017
Pre-show: Joanna Borromeo
2016-2017 Season
Miles Electric Band – April 27, 2017
Pre-show: Siesta featuring members of Los Morenos and Jara Mosca
Dianne Reeves – February 23, 2017
Pre-show: Sheldon Zandboer
Emilie-Claire Barlow and Matt Dusk – November 25, 2016
Pre-show: Andréa Petrity
Dee Dee Bridgewater and Theo Croker – November 17, 2016
Pre-show: Oliver Miguel
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue – September 27, 2016
Pre-show: Penny Sanborn Trio
2015-2016 Season
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – April 14, 2016
Pre-show: JazzYYC Youth Lab Band Combo
Gregory Porter – February 19, 2016
Pre-show: DJ Tom Mannix, Opening Act: Ellen Doty
Orquestra Buena Vista Social Club - Adios Tour – September 29, 2015
Pre-show: Tricia Edwards Trio
2014-2015 Season
Cassandra Wilson-May 2, 2015
Pre-show: Jonathan Li, Opening Act: Tyler Hornby B3 Trio
John Pizzarelli Quartet with Jane Monheit – April 1, 2015
Pre-show: Ellen Doty
Marcus Roberts Trio – Febraury 5 & 6, 2015
Marceo Parker – October 16, 2014
Pre-show: André Wickenheiser